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Present Value of Annuity Calculator

Find out what a series of equal future payments is worth in today's dollars. Use it to value pension streams, lease obligations, lottery payouts, or any fixed cash-flow schedule before making a financial commitment.

Payment Amount ($)

Discount Rate (%)

Number of Periods (periods)

Payment Timing

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Economics

Cost-Benefit Analysis Calculator

Evaluate whether a project is financially worthwhile by computing its Net Present Value (NPV) and benefit-cost ratio. Ideal for public policy, capital investment, and infrastructure project decisions.

Initial Costs ($)

Annual Benefits ($)

Annual Operating Costs ($)

Project Life (years)

Discount Rate (%)

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Key differences

	Present Value of Annuity Calculator	Cost-Benefit Analysis Calculator
Category	Economics	Economics
Inputs required	4	5
Result	Present Value ($)	Net Present Value ($)
What it does	Find out what a series of equal future payments is worth in today's dollars. Use it to value pension streams, lease obligations, lottery payouts, or any fixed cash-flow schedule before making a financial commitment.	Evaluate whether a project is financially worthwhile by computing its Net Present Value (NPV) and benefit-cost ratio. Ideal for public policy, capital investment, and infrastructure project decisions.